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Good Charlotte Drummer Dean Butterworth Makes Noise in Kunming May 31

May 31, 2012 20:00
Dean Butterworth, who currently drums for American rock band Good Charlotte, will perform in Kunming on May 31. Read more>>

Beijing Leapfrogs Shanghai in Urban Competitiveness Ranking

May 23, 2012
In an urban competitiveness ranking of 294 cities in Mainland China and across the Strait, Beijing surpassed Shanghai by 0.7 points, coming in third...Read more>>

Wanda Group Buys America’s Second Largest Cinema AMC

May 22, 2012
On May 21, the Dalian Wanda Group officially sealed a multi-million deal to purchase the world’s second largest cinema, AMC. Read more>>

French String Quartet ‘Quatuor Diotima’ to Perform May 23rd

May 23, 2012 19:30 @Kunming Grand Theatre
Quatuor Diotima, a string quartet based in Paris, will perform at the Kunming Grand Theatre this May as part of the 2012 Festival Croisements. Read more>>

Beijing Begins 100-Day Crackdown on Illegal Foreigners

May 15, 2012
As of May 15, Beijing will begin a 100-day crackdown campaign on foreigners who live and work in the city illegally. Read more>>

South China on High Alert Following Days of Torrential Rainfall

May 14, 2012
South China has been on high natural disaster alert following several days of torrential rain in the region. Read more>>

French Quatuor Zaide to Perform May 24th

May 24, 2012 20:00 @Kunming Theater
The French Zaide Women’s String Quartet is scheduled to perform at the Kunming Theater on May 24th. Read more>>

Public Outrage as Foreigner Attempts to Rape Chinese Woman on Street

May 10, 2012
A case in which a foreign man attempted to rape a Chinese woman in the open, has sparked fury among the public. Read more>>

Lafite Group: Wine's Reputation Tarnished by Chinese Counterfeiters

May 09, 2012
According to a recent statement by Christopher Salin, the CEO of Lafite Group, the abundance of Chinese counterfeiting has seriously tarnished the...Read more>>

Lost Real Name Train Tickets Can be Replaced

May 06, 2012
Starting May 10th, passengers who misplace or lose their real name train ticket can report the loss and apply for a new one. Read more>>

Kunming Philharmonic Orchestra Perform with Conductor Mark Trohman May 18th

May 18, 2012 20:00 @Kunming Theater
Conductor Mark Trohman teams up with Kunming’s Philharmonic Orchestra for a one-night concert at Kunming Theatre. Read more>>

Fuel Surcharge Increase for Kunming Taxis

May 01, 2012
The fuel surcharge for taxis in Kunming was increased to 3 RMB on March 31st. Read more>>

French Dance Group Metamorphoz Crew Performs on May 4th

May 04, 2012 20:00
On May 4th, the white mask wearing, Hip-Hop inspired dancers from the Metamorphoz Crew will perform at Kunming Theatre. Read more>>

Ticket Prices for Scenic Spots Surge During May Day Holiday

Apr 27, 2012
Ticket prices for many well-known scenic spots across the country are rising as the May Day holiday approaches. Read more>>

'Foreigner Repatriation Centres' Set to Handle Illegal Aliens

Apr 26, 2012
China plans to build repatriation centres in order to handle the so-called “three illegalities” among foreigners: illegal entry in to the country,...Read more>>

104 People are Diagnosed with Cancer Everyday in Beijing

Apr 25, 2012
According to data by the Beijing Institute for Cancer Prevention & Research, 104 new cases of cancer are reported ever day. Read more>>

13 Dead, 21 Injured in Shanghai Tour-Bus Crash

Apr 23, 2012
A Changshu bound tour bus which departed from Shanghai’s People’s Square, collided with a truck killing 13 and injuring 21. Read more>>

NGO Released Urban Air Quality Rankings for Provincial Capitals and Municipalities

Apr 20, 2012
Yesterday, an environmental NGO called “Friends of Nature” published their “2012 China Environmental Green Paper”, which ranked urban air quality for...Read more>>
 
A Peaceful Retreat from Kunming: Fuxian Lake

A Peaceful Retreat from Kunming: Fuxian Lake

Clear, blue, swimmable water – it sounds more like a fantasy than a description of a modern Chinese...More>>
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>